5 Flea and Tick Control Tips from Best Pest Control
We are already seeing fleas and ticks crawling around the Lake of the Ozarks this spring. During the summer months, fleas and ticks out in full force and are top of mind. We want to enjoy our outdoor spaces without the worry of getting bitten by one of these pests. To help you protect your yard and home, Best Pest Control offers a few tips for flea and tick control at the Lake of the Ozarks.
1. Keep The Yard Mowed
Eliminating fleas and ticks favorite hangout spots is the first step in making your property unappealing to them. This means getting rid of tall grass and brush, especially around the edge of the lawn. When doing yard work, ensure you clean up any clippings and leaves and put them in a yard waste receptacle. Simple landscaping can help not only make your yard look better, but also help reduce hiding spot for fleas and ticks.
2. Discourage Wildlife
Opossums, raccoons and feral cats can bring fleas and ticks into your yard. Don't invite these critters into your yard by leaving bowls dog or cat food outside. Trim back any trees or high shrubs that could let wild animals crawl into your attic. Seal off any opening to crawl spaces, garages, shed or below the deck, where these animals could nest.
3. Vacuum Every Day
Just because you have fleas and ticks in your house doesn't mean your home is dirty. However, if you pay extra attention to certain areas, you can help avoid having these pests in your home. Flea eggs, larvae and pupae often live in carpeting and throw rugs, so it's best to vacuum at least once a week, and more often if you spot fleas. Fleas often avoid high-traffic areas, so be sure to vacuum near the baseboards, under furniture, under cushions and anywhere your pets like to sleep or spend time. If your pet likes to ride in the car with you, make sure to vacuum your car as well.
4. Treat Your Pets
Our furry friends could bring both fleas and ticks into our home and yard. It's best to use some sort preventative tick and flea medication on your pets, especially if they venture outside. After being outside, run a flea comb or brush through their coast before coming inside to reduce the number of pests they bring in with them.
5. Have Your Yard Sprayed
Even with taking these preventative steps, fleas and ticks could still make their way into your home and yard. Best Pest Control can help you fight back with regular pest control spraying. Best Pest Control is your source for all things pests, including fleas and ticks. Enjoy your spring and summer adventuring the great outdoors, not searching for fleas and ticks.
Our expert technicians can help you protect your home from all pests infecting central Missouri. Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company offers a full range of pest control, animal control and weed control services. Don't spend your days worrying about pests or doing yard work. Instead, call Best Pest Control Company at the Lake of the Ozarks at 573-348-1600.
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1. Keep The Yard Mowed
Eliminating fleas and ticks favorite hangout spots is the first step in making your property unappealing to them. This means getting rid of tall grass and brush, especially around the edge of the lawn. When doing yard work, ensure you clean up any clippings and leaves and put them in a yard waste receptacle. Simple landscaping can help not only make your yard look better, but also help reduce hiding spot for fleas and ticks.
2. Discourage Wildlife
Opossums, raccoons and feral cats can bring fleas and ticks into your yard. Don't invite these critters into your yard by leaving bowls dog or cat food outside. Trim back any trees or high shrubs that could let wild animals crawl into your attic. Seal off any opening to crawl spaces, garages, shed or below the deck, where these animals could nest.
3. Vacuum Every Day
Just because you have fleas and ticks in your house doesn't mean your home is dirty. However, if you pay extra attention to certain areas, you can help avoid having these pests in your home. Flea eggs, larvae and pupae often live in carpeting and throw rugs, so it's best to vacuum at least once a week, and more often if you spot fleas. Fleas often avoid high-traffic areas, so be sure to vacuum near the baseboards, under furniture, under cushions and anywhere your pets like to sleep or spend time. If your pet likes to ride in the car with you, make sure to vacuum your car as well.
4. Treat Your Pets
Our furry friends could bring both fleas and ticks into our home and yard. It's best to use some sort preventative tick and flea medication on your pets, especially if they venture outside. After being outside, run a flea comb or brush through their coast before coming inside to reduce the number of pests they bring in with them.
5. Have Your Yard Sprayed
Even with taking these preventative steps, fleas and ticks could still make their way into your home and yard. Best Pest Control can help you fight back with regular pest control spraying. Best Pest Control is your source for all things pests, including fleas and ticks. Enjoy your spring and summer adventuring the great outdoors, not searching for fleas and ticks.
Our expert technicians can help you protect your home from all pests infecting central Missouri. Lake of the Ozarks' best pest control company offers a full range of pest control, animal control and weed control services. Don't spend your days worrying about pests or doing yard work. Instead, call Best Pest Control Company at the Lake of the Ozarks at 573-348-1600.
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